Yaogeng Lei (left) holds the imPulse Una scanner to check for sheep pregnancy with the help of Alison Neale.

Artificial intelligence powers sheep pregnancy and parasite detection tool

New sonic AI technology could offer sheep producers an alternative to ultrasound that they could use themselves to check for pregnancy or detect parasites

New sonic technology with artificial intelligence could give Canada’s sheep farmers an ultrasound alternative that they could use themselves to check ewes for pregnancy or detect dangerous parasites in their livestock.


Less is more for lamb litter size

Less is more for lamb litter size

Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights

Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights, researcher warns.